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Humberside Police are now appealing for information in relation to the incident. In particular, they would like to speak to a woman with blonde hair in a ponytail, who was seen in the vicinity of the time.

She is described as wearing a short, light-coloured skirt with black leggings and was last seen heading towards Weelsby Street.

The Kia Picanto on Bedford Street, which was destroyed by fire

Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Humberside Fire and Rescue Service said the arson attacks were "astonishingly mindless behaviour", adding: "It is clear it was deliberate. We have liaised with police and they will be taking it further. It is disappoint to see people’s property being set on fire. It is dangerous setting fires.

"Vehicles are full of petrol and when they go they are severe fires. Potentially it is putting lives at risk. There will have been young people hanging around and these gangs were in danger and if you were in the wrong place or it spreads to another place there is danger.

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“It is tying up our resources. If there was a house fire the crew would have to spend vital seconds or minutes packing away the equipment from a car fire and those seconds could be lost . The knock on effect is putting lives at risk.”

Fire crews put out a car fire in Bedford Street (Image: Duncan Young)

If you recognise the description of the woman, or have any information which could assist police with their enquiries, they are asking people to contact them on 101. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.